646f9e108c The lives of a suicidal U.S. Marine, a single mother and her precocious daughter collide with incendiary results.
I recently saw PAPER PEOPLE at the South Dakota Film Festival. Luke Schuetzle and Andrew Kightlinger scribe a suspenseful tail of loss and self reflection. Pitted against his inner demons the lead character contemplates his suicide, but it doesn't stop there. <br/><br/>The lead role played by Steven Luke captures your attention from the first scene. Luke offers a very controlled approach to his character. His acting chops in Paper People were recently rewarded with a Best Actor award at the Best Actor(in a)Film Festival in San Francisco, CA. <br/><br/>Opposite Luke was Desire Jansen, playing a moon eyed young mother on the move with her daughter trying to find their way across the country. Jansen and Luke build a palpable chemistry in seconds. <br/><br/>Olive Coon and Kevin Kunkel offer sound support in this short film. <br/><br/>The cinematography by Peter Wigand is well executed. Attention was given to many details of light control and color for effect. <br/><br/>Edited by co-writer and director Kightlinger, the film has a solid pacing. It doesn't rush to the end nor does it over stay its welcome. Paper People is a solid short narrative with attention to the details.<br/><br/>This largely South Dakota film crew is putting their state on the film- making map.<br/><br/>You will enjoy it at your local festival.